The streets of San Francisco were quiet after Bay Area officials ordered more than 7 million residents to stay home to stop the spread of the coronavirus. The shelter-in-place orders are the strictest U.S. measures so far to battle the outbreak. (March 17)

Here’s the latest for Tuesday March 17th: Americans to get checks in govt effort to curb the economic impact of coronavirus; record number of virus cases in Spain; Euro 2020 postponed and Florida primary underway

Chicago Crosby is one of thousands of New Yorkers who make their living collecting cans and bottles. If residents are ordered to shelter in place to stop coronavirus spread, it could threaten the livelihood of some of the city’s poorest. (March 17)

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is touting a new stimulus plan he has worked on with Republican Senators to help the American people get through the tough economic climate being caused by the coronavius pandemic. (March 17)

In response to the virus outbreak, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared that restaurants must limit their number of patrons to maintain safe distances between diners – a big change for one local business on this St. Patrick’s Day. (March 17)

Stocks are up after President Donald Trump promised Tuesday he’s “going big” with plans to blunt the economic pain caused by the coronavirus outbreak. This comes a day after he publicly acknowledged the nation may be dealing with the coronavirus pandemic until “July or August.” (March 17)

Bus riders in Detroit were stranded Tuesday after most drivers didn’t report to work, apparently concerned about the spread of the coronavirus and whether Michigan’s new restrictions on gatherings includes vehicles loaded with commuters. (March 17)

The Senate is expected to take up the House relief package but it comes as the White House asks for a sweeping emergency stimulus package to help businesses and taxpayers cope with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. (March 17)

A mother in Norway seeking ways to help her children celebrate their birthdays gets love from strangers from across the world who have sent greeting cards while the family is isolated due to coronavirus concerns. (March 17)

Ohio’s top health official halted the state’s presidential primary over concerns about the coronavirus, hours before voting was to begin. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose says the primary will now be held on June 2nd. (March 17)

At least three people in Louisiana have died from the new coronavirus, and the state’s governor has ordered bars, gyms and movie theaters to close and limited restaurants to delivery and takeout. (March 17)